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Fruitdale Union Chapel Church at Fruitdale, AL (completed 1904)

Churches and Cemeteries, Historic Markers & Memorials | Fruitdale in Washington County  

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In the fall of 1902, two men and three ladies filed a declaration to form the Fruitdale Union Chapel Association.  Property for the church was purchased from the Fruitdale Land Company.  Ladies of the community sponsored many projects to raise money for the building.  Materials were donated and men of the town did most of the work.  The first service was held in the completed chapel on Easter Sunday 1904.  Methodist and other religious organizations held services at the chapel.  Today, only Methodist use this church.

This church is located at in the community of Fruitdale in Washington County (GPS coordinates 31.342933, -88.408674).

Source: “Fruitdale Union Chapel 1904” Historic Marker (located in front of the church)

Tags: alabama, black belt, chapel, church, fruitdale, methodist, washington county

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Welcome to rural southwest Alabama. This website is dedicated to twelve counties located in rural southwest Alabama which includes a large portion of Alabama’s Black Belt area. This region is known for its rich and diverse heritage, historic homes and churches, and natural beauty. This website contains details about historic and interesting places that you will find in this area of Alabama.

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